Five Letter Girl Names

Elizabeth is a name of hundreds of variations, but this German name for girls, redolent of the Olde Country, is unfamiliar in the U.S. and likely to remain so.

Unisex Hawaiian choice that's ranked in Hawaii (for boys) since the 1970s.

Xalwo is the name of a Somali dessert made out of sugar, ghee, cornstarch, and spices. It is cognates with "halva," which is derived from an Arabic root meaning "sweet." Unlike halva, Xalwo is occasionally used as a given name.

A name heard in the Jewish community and another addition to the color name list.

Heddi ultimately derives from Hedvig, which may not appeal to many American parents as a full form.

The Mira spelling was given to nearly 500 girls last year while this variation was used for only nine in the US.

Though this name may seem unfamiliar and out of place these days, it enjoyed some use around the turn of the twentieth century. With little information about the history of this name available, it's most likely a feminized version of the word oath, implying truthfulness.